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Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame

Esther French

Esther French

  • Class
  • Induction
    1978
  • Sport(s)

A 1928 graduate of ISU, she served more than 40 years as a teacher and administrator in physical education ... developed a strong Illinois State extramural program from 1944-57 as head of the department ... organized the first Illinois sports play day, which was the first allowed competition in Illinois between women of different schools ... coached four Illinois State teams ... later was head of women's physical education at Michigan for 11 years.

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